High angle photography positions the photographer above the subject, making subjects appear smaller and evoking feelings of peace. Typical high angle subjects include nature, children, and small animals. Low angle photography positions the photographer below the subject, making subjects seem larger and filling the frame, evoking feelings of dominance. Common low angle subjects are buildings, large animals, mountains, adults, and authority figures.

1. Angles:
High
and
Low

2. High Angle

4. High Angle
• Photographer is positioned above subject
• Subject usually has space around in photo

5. High Angle
• Subjects are usually small, and photo makes
them look even smaller.

6. High Angle
• Also brings about feelings of innocence,
peace, relaxation, solitude.

7. High Angle
• Typical subjects include nature, children, small
animals.

8. Children

9. Nature

10. Small Animals

11. Low
Angle

12. Low Angle
• Photographer is below subject
• Subject usually fills frame from side-to-side

13. Low Angle
• Subjects can extend beyond the frame of
photo

14. Low Angle
• Subjects are usually large, or meant to seem
even larger

15. Low Angle
• Brings about feelings of dominance, strength,
chaos, controlling

16. Low Angle
• Typical subjects include buildings, large
animals, mountains, adults, or authority
figures

17. Buildings/Structures

19. People

20. Authority Figures

21. Nature

22. Animals